19 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockford, Illinois
Browse all 19 child daycare & preschools in Rockford, Illinois. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockford
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Ctr4.64 score5(9)
2323 S 6th St, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 203 children
Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner-operators Bryan and Amanda for their commitment, experience, and nurturing approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the clean, safe, well-organized facility with engaging activities and spacious layout that accommodates children of various ages.
Caring and attentive staffexperienced owners with nearly 2 decades of backgroundclean and well-maintained facilitysafe and secure environment - 2Tender Beginnings Learning Center Ltd.4.5 score5(5)
2722 Broadway, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Tender Beginnings Learning Center for its experienced, passionate staff who provide caring and accommodating care. Children are described as happy, relaxed, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with strong emotional connections to their teachers that last years after attending.
Experienced and passionate staffcaring and accommodating caregiverschildren appear happy and relaxedhelps anxious children adjust - 3Circles Of Learning4.23 score4.4(7)
5711 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 366 children
Circles of Learning receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, child development, and extended hours (6:30am-5:30pm). However, some parents have concerns about frequent unscheduled closures, staffing ratios, and communication issues.
caring and great staffchild learning and developmentaffordableextended operating hours - 4St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Dev Prog4.16 score4.2(20)
1536 South Main Street, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Development Program receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the caring and pleasant staff, safe environment for children, and the facility's community support services. The center is described as inclusive, well-managed, and built on Catholic principles.
Friendly and helpful staffsafe and supervised environment for childrencommunity-focused programs and servicesfood pantry assistance - 5Blackhawk Learning Connection3.85 score3.7(5)
421 Buckbee St, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children
Blackhawk Learning Connection has mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise the staff as nice, positive, and caring. However, multiple negative reviews cite poor communication, unprofessional office staff, dietary issues, questionable sick-day policies, and allegations of false reporting to authorities.
kind and positive staffchildren enjoy attendingfamily-oriented environment - 6House Of Grace Learning Center/Day Care3.42 score3.1(9)
518 N Court St, Rockford, IL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
House of Grace Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the director Mrs. Brown and staff, citing a nurturing environment, reliable care, and strong community involvement. However, serious allegations include claims of physical abuse resulting in a child's disability and concerns about inconsistent health policy enforcement.
Nurturing environmentdirector Mrs. Brown highly praisedreliable servicesstaff responsiveness
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Highest rated daycares in Rockford based on parent reviews
Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Ctr
2323 S 6th St, Rockford, IL
Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner-operators Bryan and Amanda for their commitment, experience, and nurturing approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the clean, safe, well-organized facility with engaging activities and spacious layout that accommodates children of various ages.
Tender Beginnings Learning Center Ltd.
2722 Broadway, Rockford, IL
Parents consistently praise Tender Beginnings Learning Center for its experienced, passionate staff who provide caring and accommodating care. Children are described as happy, relaxed, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with strong emotional connections to their teachers that last years after attending.
Christ The Rock Lutheran Pre-School
8330 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL
Circles Of Learning
5711 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL
Circles of Learning receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, child development, and extended hours (6:30am-5:30pm). However, some parents have concerns about frequent unscheduled closures, staffing ratios, and communication issues.
Shepherd Of Valley Pre-School
2715 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Dev Prog
1536 South Main Street, Rockford, IL
St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Development Program receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the caring and pleasant staff, safe environment for children, and the facility's community support services. The center is described as inclusive, well-managed, and built on Catholic principles.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockford, Illinois
There are 19 child daycare & preschools in Rockford, Illinois, making up 86% of the 22 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rockford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockford
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- Address
- 8330 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 332-5551
Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner-operators Bryan and Amanda for their commitment, experience, and nurturing approach to child development. Parents consistently highlight the clean, safe, well-organized facility with engaging activities and spacious layout that accommodates children of various ages.
- Address
- 2323 S 6th St, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 962-0834
Parents consistently praise Tender Beginnings Learning Center for its experienced, passionate staff who provide caring and accommodating care. Children are described as happy, relaxed, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with strong emotional connections to their teachers that last years after attending.
- Address
- 2722 Broadway, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 519-9926
- Address
- 2715 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 397-5880
Circles of Learning receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, child development, and extended hours (6:30am-5:30pm). However, some parents have concerns about frequent unscheduled closures, staffing ratios, and communication issues.
- Address
- 5711 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 226-8715
St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Development Program receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the caring and pleasant staff, safe environment for children, and the facility's community support services. The center is described as inclusive, well-managed, and built on Catholic principles.
- Address
- 1536 South Main Street, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 969-6526
- Address
- 215 N 1st St, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 986-5437
Blackhawk Learning Connection has mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise the staff as nice, positive, and caring. However, multiple negative reviews cite poor communication, unprofessional office staff, dietary issues, questionable sick-day policies, and allegations of false reporting to authorities.
- Address
- 421 Buckbee St, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 962-8853
- Address
- 724 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 397-4867
- Address
- 122 Williams Park, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 489-9501
- Address
- 2918 Glenwood Ave, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 971-4176
House of Grace Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the director Mrs. Brown and staff, citing a nurturing environment, reliable care, and strong community involvement. However, serious allegations include claims of physical abuse resulting in a child's disability and concerns about inconsistent health policy enforcement.
- Address
- 518 N Court St, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 964-3117
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center for excellent staff care, communication, and child development. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting kind and patient teachers who form strong bonds with children and provide daily updates through photos and the app. Parents report smooth transitions into care and children who are happy, learning, and thriving socially and academically.
- Address
- 6473 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 636-2200
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center 300912 in Rockford for its caring, attentive staff who treat children as individuals and make them excited to attend. The director and teachers are noted for being responsive, helpful, and capable of handling specific needs like separation anxiety. Parents appreciate the communication app for daily updates and feel confident leaving their children in the facility's care.
- Address
- 3890 Northridge Dr, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 877-7887
- Address
- 3300 Rural Street, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 399-0531
- Address
- 978 Haskell Avenue, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 966-3250
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center 301302 in Rockford for excellent staff who are friendly, caring, and genuinely engaged with the children. Reviews highlight strong communication, a welcoming environment, and quality educational activities. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care and would recommend the facility to others.
- Address
- 4345 Maray Dr, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 226-9090
Parents consistently praise Rockford KinderCare for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and show measurable academic progress. The center is noted for its cleanliness, organization, and strong leadership.
- Address
- 308 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 398-2800
- Address
- 8101 Sayer Rd, Rockford, IL
- Phone
- (815) 332-8101
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